Names ending in a

Andreja

Slovene, Croatian, from Greek

"strong and manly"

The Slovene and Croatian feminine form of Andrew.

Callida

Callida is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'callidus' meaning 'clever,' 'ingenious,' or 'skilled.' This elegant name carries connotations of intelligence and resourcefulness,…

Callia

Callia is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'kallos' meaning 'beauty.' It can be considered a variation of Calliope (one of the Muses in Greek mythology) or related to Calla (as in the…

Andreina

Andreina is a feminine name primarily used in Spanish and Italian speaking countries, derived from the male name Andreas or Andrew, which comes from the Greek word 'andreios' meaning 'manly' or…

Callesta

Callesta is a melodious feminine name with a lyrical quality that evokes elegance and grace. While not having direct ancient origins, it appears to be a modern elaboration of names like Callista or…

Callaia

English, Greek

"beauty"

A spin on Calia or Calla, with a lot of fashionable sounds.

Andreia

Andreia is a feminine name of Greek origin that represents the female form of Andreas, ultimately derived from the Greek word "andreia" meaning "courage," "bravery," or "manly." The name is…

Calla

Greek

"beautiful"

Calla is a botanical name that is much more distinctive than popular Lily or similar Callie. Rarely heard today, it did appear in the popularity lists in the last decades of the nineteenth century.…

Calixta

Greek

"most beautiful"

Calista Flockhart may have made her variation of this beautiful Greek name familiar to modern Americans, but the even-edgier x version was the name of an earlier feminist heroine: a character in Kate…

Andreena

Andreena is a feminine name that represents a variation of Andrea, which itself is the feminine form of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' With its melodic…

Alegría

Alegría is a beautiful feminine Spanish name derived directly from the Spanish word for "joy" or "happiness." Its Latin roots trace back to 'alacer,' meaning "lively" or "animated." The name embodies…

Agasha

Agasha is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Japanese culture, it can be written with characters meaning "my" and "sand," though different kanji combinations create varied…

Calista

Greek

"most beautiful"

Spelled with either one 'l' or two, Calista came to the fore in 1997 when Calista Flockhart hit it big as Ally McBeal. Flockhart, who bears her mother's middle name, didn't just introduce a name, she…

Calinda

Calinda is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. It may derive from the Spanish word 'caliente' meaning 'hot' or 'warm,' suggesting a vibrant personality. Alternatively, it could be related to…

Andreea

Andreea is a feminine name primarily used in Romania and Moldova as a variant of Andrea, which derives from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'brave,' 'strong,' or 'manly.' This distinctive spelling…

Calina

Calina is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, creating a rich multicultural background. In Slavic languages, particularly Russian, it relates to 'kalina' meaning 'cranberry bush,' a…

California

Place name, Spanish from Arabic

"land of Califia, land of the caliph"

Has not caught on as much as other Golden State place-names — Sierra, Marin, West, or even Francisco — probably because of its length. The state of California got its name from the 16th-century…

Andrea sofia

Andrea Sofia combines two internationally recognized names with rich histories. Andrea, with Greek origins meaning 'strong' or 'courageous,' has been used across Europe for centuries, while Sofia,…

Alegria

Alegria is a feminine name derived from the Spanish word meaning "joy" or "happiness." With Latin roots in "alacer" meaning "lively" or "animated," the name directly embodies its positive meaning.…